r/Erasmus

Hey guys, I’m moving to Prague in September for one semester. From my research I know it is hard to find an affordable flat and dormitory isn’t really a good choice because of the building conditions. In the past I was searching for a studio or a shared flat with a maximum of two flatmates in Prague 2 or Prague 7. I would like to know if Prague 2 and Prague 7 are the right districts for Erasmus students. I’m grateful about any hint or comment :)

As the title suggests, should I go to Rome or Dresden? Rome is much more expensive, and housing is harder to find. However, it is a much more lively city than Dresden and (i think) has more open people as it is a huge city. Dresden is centrally located in Europe, but much closer to my home (NL).

Another option is not going on erasmus at all.

What would you guys do?

there’s only one month left until my erasmus ends and i go back home and just thinking about it is driving me crazy. the idea of going back home, back to my old routine is so stressful it’s giving me headaches. i've never felt this happy or free in my life. i've changed so much i’m a completely different person now but when i go back, everything will be exactly the same. i might never see my friends i made here again. i won’t be able to go back to the places i’ve visited, and that’s driving me crazy. i'm already feeling this way even though i haven’t left yet. i don’t know what to do, how did you guys cope with this situation?

i’m applying erasmus for the first time, i was nominated by my uni for next semester and ive been so goddamn stressed out by being lost looking for information, trying to get my LA done, and things being so unpredictable and confusing because no one is leading me and i need more organization and predictably because i’m autistic but i’m just left so disorganized. i keep having meltdowns and i feel like i’m annoying the international offices with my questions and it makes me just want to give up because i can’t handle the stress. i submitted my OLA yesterday but based on the international office it seems to be wrong but they aren’t giving me the right answers and I have to get my OLA signed by friday. I’m so fucking lost, scared & stressed out.

currently the biggest problem is i can’t find free elective courses. idk where to look.

Tell me about your Erasmus in Sevilla. Good or bad. What you have experienced, which events you liked the most, what memories you made, what you despised, etc. This is a safe space to share EVERYTHING

Hi everyone,
I want to apply to IMLEX but i dont think i am good enough. I need your recommendations to level up my profile. I really want to improve myself so that i can get accepted.

I’m an Electrical & Electronics Engineering student (gpa:3.3) and also pursuing a double major in Computer Engineering (gpa:3.2). For one semester i was in Poland as an Erasmus+ student and this summer i am going to work as a research intern in Austria its also an Erasmus+ programme. The main topic i will be working on is PINN's.

I also completed internships in aerospace/defense and energy transmission sectors but these are short summer internships.

I recently became a co-author of a biotechnology-related research publication. I will attend an international conference to present one of our project. (its in Prague but i will attend online)

I attended 2 ideathons but couldnt get any degree. I have certificates in the field of ai, data science etc.

Which skills I should improve next? I really want to get accepted to IMLEX. I have 1 or 2 years to improve myself. What should i do???

Thank you so much for your time and feedback!

So I got accepted for 2 months of internship in france in a small city (Charleville-Mézières) and it will be in july & august. my main concern is that I will be doing it after graduation and I want to continue with a master's degree in my home country, so I would be graduating, doing internship, coming back for master's. The internship isn't really on a field I want to pursue, I wanted to use as a way to live abroad for 2 months and visit paris sometimes. Do you guys think it would be too tiring and unrewarding considering my main goal isn't the job itself and I will come back and start master's? I don't want to regret going :(

I just finished my 4th month of Erasmus without a smartphone. Ask me anything.

Hey everybody

I am a student going to Istanbul for an exchange semester. The university I will attend is Arel University, and I know the campus is far from the centre of town.

Arel offers on-campus accommodation, but as it is far away from the city centre, I'm a bit afraid that the social life will be complicated.

On the other hand, I heard that traffic is crazy, and if I live in town, it will be complicated to get to uni.

What I really want is to be around as many students as I can and socialise, as this is an Erasmus. But my international coordinator there told me that usually international students don't live on campus.

So I don't really know what the best option is, to live on campus or in neighbourhoods in the city centre?

If there are past students or Turkish people who have opinions about what I should do, or know what neighbourhoods are nice, it'd be great!

Thanks!!

Hello everyone, next week I apply for my Erasmus abroad for January 2027. I really want to apply for Tenerife but I’m scared there won’t be a very active Erasmus community or many Erasmus students. Has anyone been part of Tenerife’s esn or has done Erasmus there in general? And if so how was your experience ?

Hey guys, I am looking for people who have had good experiences post 2 years of emjm as a non eu student. Like what internships you did? Were you able to survive the eu job market ( too much negativity around ).

I wonder with so much negativity around is emjm just for an experience of European culture at this point? Do people not aim for good job opportunity? I’m hoping to see some positive experiences here….looking for motivation : )

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone here has applied to the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse). I’ve been trying to find discussions about it online, especially on Reddit, but I haven’t come across much yet.

Tell me something specific that happened to you during Erasmus, an internship, competition, volunteering or any student exchange. It can be funny, embarrassing, unexpected, beautiful or stupid. One moment, one situation, one day. Whatever comes to mind first when you think of that experience.

Hello guys, I have been awarded the full Erasmus Mundus scholarship. However, my first university's country is not represented in my country -- there is no embassy. I could travel to the nearest country that hosts the embassy but it is too far. Can I attend the embassies of the second or third semester country, please? Will that TRP be sufficient, is there any risk involved in this pathway?

Hello everyone,

I will start my Erasmus Mundus studies in France this September, and I would like to ask if there are any kinds of support, benefits, discounts, or assistance available for married international students who financially support their families back home.

I am married, have one child, and another baby on the way. My family will remain in my home country while I study in France, and I will be fully responsible for supporting them financially.

I would really appreciate if anyone with a similar experience could share any useful information, advice, or available support programs for students in this situation.

Thank you in advance.

Salut everyone,

I'm currently doing my internship in Paris through the Erasmus program and i'm realizing that i can't afford the 'Parisian lifestyle'. I'm bored of just watching netflix in my tiny studio and every time i look for a club to dance, the prices are soul-crushing.

I've been checking the Shotgun app and found some parties for this weeknd (at Virage and Cozy) that seem more affordable,but it's still a struggle to find the 'right' spots that aren't super posh or overpriced tourist traps.

If you've ever used this app or went to these places, i'll like to know your opinion. Help an intern in Paris trying to have funnn❤️

Hi, I’m a CS student from Croatia considering Erasmus in either Bologna or Lisbon. I am not sure which one to choose so how do they compare in terms of studies, nightlife, and general student life? Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m seeing someone who is currently doing Erasmus in Lisbon, and I’m starting to get quite emotionally attached to him.

He actually introduced me to his friends quite early on and makes an effort to include me — I’m definitely not something he hides. We’ve also talked about the possibility of getting to know each other better and maybe trying something more serious in the future.

But at the same time, his day-to-day life there seems very centered around going out, partying, and drinking a lot. His Erasmus friend group is also very much into that lifestyle.

I understand Erasmus is a very free and intense experience, but I can’t help feeling a bit unsure about how that environment might affect him or our connection in the long run.

I’ve also noticed he goes out drinking quite often, and I’ve already asked (maybe a bit insecurely) about past situations where he might have hooked up with someone while being out at clubs, and he said yes. At the same time, he also says he doesn’t really like hookup culture and that he prefers something stable and long-term, which is a bit confusing for me.

So I guess I’m just trying to understand if this is something common in Erasmus — like people saying they want something serious but still getting carried away by the lifestyle — or if it usually becomes clearer with time.

Has anyone been through something similar, either dating someone during Erasmus or being that person themselves?
How did it affect your relationships or priorities?

Would really appreciate honest perspectives.

Hey guys; I love to have fun and gathering and a crowded night life is crucial for me a city that never sleeps I love the hustle and bustle of big cities and equips and getting lost inside the city i’m also also crazy of the cities with access to the water whether the waterfronts of the richie’s with good arch and social gathering or access to the sea. I’m b not pressured budget wise I can speak french fairly well what is your suggestion for me between

lyon

toulouse

montpellier

bordeaux

nantes

lille

strasbourg